Week of March 18-25, 2016
 
      

Brookwood Theatre presents Radium Girls this weekend. Read the inspiring true story behind the play.
(Photo credit: Jennifer Silas)
Academics and Administration

Gateway testing for sophomores will take place in school on March 28 and 30 for Science and Social Studies, respectively. See GCPS's Gateway section.

Latino College/STEM Fair at Ga Tech (FREE)
Saturday, March 19. Visit www.gostem.gatech.edu.

Transition Fair for Students with Disabilities 
Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Peachtree Ridge HS. See the event flyer and the breakout session schedule for details.

Rising 9th Grade Activities Night at BHS
Monday, March 28, 6:30-8 p.m. in The Commons. Current 8th graders and their parents are invited to learn about BHS extracurricular activities and meet team and club reps.

Summer School Registration is Now Open.
Visit this GCPS link to see if it is a fit for your student: www.gcpssummerschool.com.

Monday Math Tutoring (FREE)
On most Mondays after school in B30, BHS Math Honor Society provides tutoring at all levels.

Sophomores and Juniors
Model Atlanta Regional Commission leadership program applications are now open. See Mrs. Varzaly in the Counseling Office before March 25.

Juniors: Check the latest bulletin just for you.

College Rep Visits to BHS
Obtain a pass from Counseling at least one day prior to visit day:
 - Univ. of South Alabama, March 22, 2nd period
 - Universal Technical Inst., March 24, 3rd period

SAT/ACT  INFORMATION

Brookwood Community School Prep Course
See this flyer for details on the 6-session, after-school course led by BHS teachers.

Cornerstone Academic - Free Practice Test
March 19 at select county schools. Register online or call (404) 919-7227.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Parking Class: March 28 is the 1st Time Slot.
March 28, 2:30 p.m. in BHS Theater is the first option of three time slots for students who wish to park on campus next year. Pay with a $15 check to BHS or pay on MyPaymentsPlus. See details.

Final Exam Care Packages
Download an order form. Spring packages are $12.

Yearbook Sales are Winding Down. 
The last date to order is March 31. Visit Balfour.com.

Prom Tickets and Pictures
Pre-order Magic Moments prom pictures online too at MyPaymentsPlus under "School Events."

Screenings are free. 
Concussion Baseline Screening Day
To schedule an appointment for a concussion screening, call the Gwinnett Medical Center Concussion Institute (678-312-7880). Screenings will take place on April 23 at area schools. See details.


Senior Class News 

Senior Yard Signs to Celebrate Your Grad
Through March 25, order a $20 personalized sign for during lunch. See flyer for details.

Optional Cap and Gown Photos
March 29, Magic Moments will take OPTIONAL cap and gown photos. Sign up in B27 for a time slot.

Perfect Attendance K-12 or 9-12 grades?
Well done! Sign your name on the sheet posted in the Attendance Office (C-1) to be recognized during Honors Night on May 9.

Send in Your Senior Letters
BHS will accept letters by mail or hand-delivery, March 28 to May 6. Read all the details here.

Want Prime Graduation Seats and Parking? 
Visit this link to bid in the online auction. 

Scholarships and News: Check the Senior Bulletin and Scholarships list for updates.

"College-Bound Broncos" Wall 
Add your name and college or military branch to the clipboard in A36 to be included on the boards. 

Performing and Fine Arts

Theater 
March 18-19, 7 p.m. See Radium Girls in BHS Theater. Tickets: $10.

Band
Thursday, March 24, LGPE at Duluth HS for our Symphonic Band and Symphonic Winds.

Community Event, Band Fundraiser
Saturday, March 19, 5-8 p.m. in The Commons. Buy tickets online through March 18 or purchase them at the event. 
Athletics
* Monday's game is also a Star Wars Night fundraiser. The team will donate half all proceeds from the special $2 student ticket sales to Relay For Life. Dress as a Star Wars character and enjoy pizza and more at the game.
Baseball
March 18, 6:30 p.m. @ Archer
*March 21, 5:55 p.m. RELAY FOR LIFE GAME vs Grayson. Student tickets: $2 (Home)
March 23, 5:55 p.m. @ Dacula
March 25, 5:55 p.m. YOUTH NIGHT vs Shiloh (Home)

Golf
March 19, Boys: 9 a.m. Buford Invtl. @ Bear's Best, Girls: 12 p.m. vs Dalton @ Dalton CC
March 24, 3 p.m. vs Grayson @ Summit Chase
March 26, 9 a.m. Boys @ Buford Invtl., 12 p.m. Girls vs Dalton @ Dalton CC

Lacrosse
March 18, 5 p.m. Girls vs Wesleyan School (Home)
March 19, 1 p.m. Boys vs Sequoia (Home)
March 21, 5 p.m. Girls @ Meadowcreek
March 22 7:30 p.m. Boys vs. West Forsyth (Home)
March 23, 6:45 p.m. YOUTH NIGHT, Girls vs PT Ridge
March 24, 7:30 p.m. Boys @ South Forsyth
March 25, 5 p.m. Girls vs Buford (Home)

Soccer
March 17-19, Regions Border Classic @ Greenbrier
March 22, 5:30 p.m. Girls vs Archer (Home)
March 25, Girls 5:30 p.m., Boys 7:30 p.m. @ Dacula


Tennis
March 18 and 19, NATIONAL DecoTurf High School Tennis Championship in Chattanooga, TN
March 24, 4 p.m. SENIOR NIGHT vs Mill Creek @ Rhodes Jordan Park


Track & Field
March 19, 9 a.m. Flowery Branch Invtl. (Away)

Softball 2016-17 Tryouts - Parent Meeting 
Wednesday, April 13, 6:30 p.m. in The Commons for parents and players. Tryouts will be held May 2-6.

* Big Board Challenge Event
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Clubs and Organizations

Ultimate Frisbee Team
March 19-20, Terminus Tournament in Atlanta 

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
SADD leads BHS's BRAT Week effort, March 21-25.

BRAT: BROOKWOOD RALLIES AGAINST TROUBLE
Media Monday 
  Online and Social Media Safety
Texting Tuesday 
 Don't Text and Drive Pledges
Wait Wednesday  
Teen Pregnancy and STD Awareness
Toxic Thursday 
  Anti Drug/Alcohol Awareness
Friendly Friday
  Do something Kind for Someone

Pegasus Literary and Arts Magazine
Submit your poems, prose, art and photography to brookwoodpegasus@hotmail.com for consideration.

Readers Rally team shirt
Readers Rally
Saturday, March 19, County Championship at Berkmar. BHS will be competing for its third consecutive county title. 

Outdoor Club
Friday, March 18, caving in Petty Johns Cave. 

* Key Club - Teens Helping Teens
March 21-31, BHS Key Club will be collecting a variety of brand-new items for CHOA's teen patients. Please bring in any new art supplies, nail polishes, books, gift cards, and other items that teens like to a Guided Study classroom. This is a grade level competition too.

* Big Board Challenge Event *
Philanthropy Highlight
* Dance for a good cause! Tickets to the
Sadies Hawkins dance are available online through Wednesday, March 23. The dance will be held Saturday, March 26, 9-11 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.

* Big Board Challenge Event *